These are by Tara. Made in former Yugoslavia. The outsides are patterned leather. The insides have some synthetic leather which is scrubbing off and may stain your socks until it all falls off. They did not stain my socks, but I would wear black socks or socks I didn't mind getting stained just to be safe. You can try vacuuming them before each wear. The zippers are a bit stiff, but work. I had new heel taps put on these. These are labelled a 6.5, but run a bit small. A 6 may fit better. Thank you for looking!